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DUCO!

DUCO is a niche, destination-oriented travel summit to promote on a year-round basis the Best of France to top producers from English-speaking markets (mainly USA) and other global markets on smaller scale.

DUCO organizes one annual event in Marbella to promote the networking between high-end French hospitality providers and some of the world’s most qualified travel advisors.

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Exhibitors

DUCO gathers, a selection of France’s highest-end hotels and suppliers, from all over the country and the French overseas regions.

Hotels represent the majority of our Exhibitors, followed by a few select DMCs, villas, cruises, private jets, destination partners and bespoke experiences.

buyers

Buyers & Appointments

DUCO curates top producer advisors from the high-end travel industry, focusing on English-speaking markets (mainly USA).
Other global markets may also be represented on a smaller scale.
All Buyers have verified portfolios of high-end clients in France, matching Exhibitors’ target markets.
To maximize opportunities, buyers may attend appointments in DUOs (pairs).
Appointments are automatically confirmed by DUCO’s system; no preference selection is needed.
Appointments are pre-scheduled and cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
DUCO App will be available for participants interaction prior to the event.
DUCO’s appointments may be held in various venues, with tables in rooms of different sizes and configurations.
Buyers move through the table sequence, with meetings immediately following one another.

Press

program

DUCO welcomes a carefully selected group of journalists, contributors to USA, UK and local media outlets.

As a courtesy, Exhibitors are invited to apply for participation in the Press Program. Availability is limited and confirmation is based on journalists’ interests.

DUCO France 2026

Event Program -

Paris, November 02^nd to 06^th

pre-event
exclusive for journalists

Sunday, Nov 01^st

Press Welcome Activities

day1

Monday, Nov 02^nd

Registration and Press Program at HÔTEL DE CRILLON, A ROSEWOOD HOTEL
Opening Cocktail and DUCO Awards hosted by ACCOR and ORIENT EXPRESS

day2

Tuesday, Nov 03^rd

1^st day of scheduled appointments at SHANGRI-LA PARIS
Lunch at leisure
DUCO Apéritif at SHANGRI-LA PARIS

day3

Wednesday, Nov 04^th

2^nd day of scheduled appointments at SHANGRI-LA PARIS
Lunch at leisure

day4

Thursday, Nov 05^th

3^rd day of scheduled appointments at SHANGRI-LA PARIS
Lunch at leisure
Networking Cocktail at INTERCONTINENTAL PARIS LE GRAND

day5

Friday, Nov 06^th

Check-out and departure

A 2-hour lunch break will be provided, with continued coffee break service at appointment venue. Exhibitors hosting buyers for lunch must return on time for afternoon appointments. No-show penalties apply.
DUCO guarantees 1 official evening event. Additional events may be added to the Official Program, requiring mandatory Buyer participation.
Exhibitors may host private events only outside the Official Program. Invitations are limited to 12 advisors to ensure opportunities for all. Private events must be reported to DUCO in advance for Buyer support.

beyond the

summit

DUCO’s curated initiatives position Exhibitors top of mind throughout the year.

DUCO social media

Exhibitor promotion on @ducofrance Instagram, featured in destinations content to boost performance.

DUCO Best of France

Educational online catalogue highlighting the regions of France.

Curated Brand Visibility

Create your own unique experience that becomes a lasting memory of your brand.

participation
format

Shared

EUR 7.600,00 + VAT
1 COMPANY* SHARING

2 companies* sharing the same Meeting
Table & Set of Appointments
10-minute appointments per company*:
2 delegates (1 per company*) sharing time
Up to 45 appointments of 10 minutes per company*
1 badge
Up to 1 delegate per company* at the
table, even with Extra Badges purchase
6 coffee breaks
1 evening event
Exhibitor promotion on DUCO’s social media and website
Access to DUCO App for participants
Transportation during the summit between Hotels Hosting Buyers and Official Venues locations, according to the timetable (excluding those within walking distance)

Individual

EUR 14.300,00 + VAT
1 COMPANY*

1 company* at the meeting table & Set of Appointments
20-minute appointments
Up to 45 appointments of 20 minutes each
2 badges
Up to 2 delegates of the same company* at the table, even with Extra Badges purchase
6 coffee breaks
1 evening event
Exhibitor promotion on DUCO’s social media and website
Access to DUCO App for participants
Transportation during the summit between Hotels Hosting Buyers and Official Venues locations, according to the timetable (excluding those within walking distance)

Collection

EUR 15.500,00 + VAT
3 TO 6 SISTER COMPANIES* SHARING

3 to 6 sister companies* sharing the same Meeting Table & Set of Appointments
20-minute appointments
Up to 45 appointments of 20 minutes each
2 badges
Up to 2 delegates of the collection at the table, even with Extra Badges purchase
6 coffee breaks
1 evening event
Exhibitor promotion on DUCO’s social media and website
Access to DUCO App for participants
Transportation during the summit between Hotels Hosting Buyers and Official Venues locations, according to the timetable (excluding those within walking distance)

NOTES:

*Kindly note that hotel participation at DUCO is on a per-property basis.

A maximum of 2 delegates per table is allowed during appointments, even with the purchase of extra badges.

For Representation Companies participation, please consult DUCO’s Exhibitor Relations team.

Extra Badges

# of Seats at the Meeting Table are limited per format

Shared: 1 seat per company
Individual: 2 seats per company
Collection: 2 seats per collection

all-access badge

EUR 1.600,00 + VAT

Full program access, including appointments and evening events
Access to DUCO App

1-day badge

EUR 400,00 + VAT

Access to 01 pre-selected
day of appointments
Access to DUCO App
Evening events not included

Extra badges do not include additional set of appointments or extra seats at meeting table.
A maximum of 2 delegates seats per table is allowed during appointments. Additional delegates may rotate seating.
Extra badges are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kindly note that alternating or switching badges is not available. We recommend planning your company’s accesses in advance.

Terms and Conditions

payment conditions

100% payment 15 days after contract’s signature.

participation does not include

Flights, accommodation, meals, airport transportation.
Collateral materials storage.
Any other inclusions not mentioned in this proposal.

payment conditions

DUCO values data protection and Buyers mailing list is not provided.
Exhibitors’ data will be promoted on DUCO channels for commercial purposes, in line with GDPR regulations in the participation contract.

best

moments

DUCO France 2025 Previous Edition

DUCO France 2025

The fifth edition of DUCO France took place in Paris, from November 03rd to 07th, 2025.

237

french brands

the finest French travel suppliers, throughout the country.

191

travel advisors

from across United States (81%), Europe (6%), Canada (3%), Australia (3%) and other global markets (7%) to immerse themselves in the destination.

DUCO France 2025
Fact Sheet

First of all, I’d like to thank you all for the quality of the meetings we had. We can truly say that the travel agents we met were ‘la crème de la crème.’

Benjamin Robic
Château Hôtel Grand Barrail

I can’t thank you enough for the fabulous opportunity to attend DUCO France! I sell a lot of France and really needed to meet some of the hoteliers, DMC’s, guides whom I use but never met in person. I have already booked some clients with special tours and more coming tomorrow and will have them stay at my hotel which I loved!

Silvia Gardin
FROSCH by Chase Travel, California, United States